Form &function

Galley, U-shape or island? Open shelving or full-height cupboards? Get the answers to your kitchen layout dilemmas with our expert guide

KITCHEN FOCUS

Elevate your kitchen design with a well-considered lighting scheme that combines practical illumination and softer touches

Kitchen island or table? It’s a little distinction that makes a big difference to the appearance and function of a kitchen or utility room, finds Arabella Youens

Smart style tweaks can bring fresh flavour to a classic kitchen or inform a brand new design

Our homes are constantly evolving – we alter floor plans to open up spaces or enclose new rooms; pantries are converted to back kitchens, snugs to home offices, en-suite bathrooms to dressing rooms. So what do our homes say about our tastes and priorities? We asked the experts